Special Projects
Special projects fall into the "none of the above" category - specific approaches to specific client needs that do not lend themselves to categorization. The range of special projects illustrates my belief that my value lies more in what I can learn than in what I know. Each project and operation is unique and must be approached from a fresh perspective.
BURGER KING, Colorado Springs, CO
Assistance in corporate restructuring, improving management and staff involvement and facilitating company meetings to
develop an effective profit-sharing plan for the company.
CYCLOFUR COMPANY, San Ramon, CA
General consulting regarding applications and marketing of a new piece of food service equipment and development of a
prototype restaurant operation based on the technology.
KAREN'S COUNTRY KITCHEN, Louisville, CO
Assistance in developing a profit-sharing plan and restructuring staff benefits.
U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER, Lake Placid, NY
Concept development, staffing projections, kitchen layout/design and equipment selection for new construction.
U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER, Colorado Springs, CO
Dining system development, layout/design and construction supervision for dining room and kitchen remodeling of an
existing facility.
BRISTOL-AMERICAN MANAGEMENT GROUP, Santa Rosa, CA
Market research, food and beverage concept development, space allocation and projected F&B; operating results for a
planned 360-room hotel outside San Francisco.
TAVERN ON THE LAKE, Oakland, CA
Preparation of a successful proposal to the City of Oakland on behalf of a client seeking development rights to restaurant
facilities on City property.
RICARDO'S DELI, San Jose, CA
Design of an expansion model and financial projections for a chain of delis operating in major office buildings.
HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDIES, Western United States
During my tenure with Laventhol & Horwath, I completed economic feasibility studies for over a dozen hotel properties,
ranging in size from 200 to 650 rooms. Typical work included market analysis, financial projections, configuring food &
beverage facilities and determining the amenities needed to be competitive in the market.
NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION
I developed "The Uniform System of Accounts for the Ski Industry," a standard system of accounting classifications for
winter resorts. I also wrote a booklet entitled "The Essential Elements of Internal Control."
THE STAGECOACH INN, Manitou Springs, CO
Expert witness testimony regarding acceptable levels of restaurant maintenance and what constitutes normal wear and use.
EASTSIDE BAR & GRILL, Alamosa, CO
Expert witness testimony regarding potential sales and profit that might have been realized had it not been for certain outside
influences.
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SEMINARS
I make approximately 100 presentations a year to associations and individual operators across North America. A full
brochure is available.
VIVA CAFE FOREVER, Bogota, Colombia
Pilot study to determine the operational impact of introducing new coffee products into full service restaurants. This project included producing two informational CD-ROM disks to introduce the initial project and to present the results. Subsequent work included conducting a national survey to determine the support that foodservice operators want to see from their coffee suppliers.
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